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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.68, 1,108.75 and 616.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.68, 1,108.75 and 616.84 is: 850.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.68 : 1,108.75 = 616.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.68/1,108.75 = 616.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.68x = 1,108.75 × 616.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.68x = 683,921.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,921.35/803.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.99

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